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Essex Police have now confirmed that it was shut due to a two-vehicle crash.

A spokeswoman for Essex Police said: "Police were contacted at 5.35pm on Friday January 4 following reports that two motorists were involved in a collision on the London-bound track of the A13 between the Five Bells roundabout and Stanford-le-Hope exit.

"The collision occurred between a Mini Cooper and Landrover Discovery.

"The road was temporarily closed whilst officers attended the scene, both parties exchanged details and the road was reopened a short time later."